My Go-To Kitchen Tool for a Simpler Life

I am not someone who fills a kitchen with gadgets. As a minimalist, I only replace what I actually use. So when something earns a permanent spot on my counter, it has genuinely passed the test.

This Kenwood 3-in-1 sandwich maker is one of those pieces.

I had a smaller version that I loved for years. It finally gave up on me, and I knew straight away what I was replacing it with. For us, it was a no-brainer. Andrew and I follow a carnivore diet, so we don’t need a lot of kitchen equipment. But this one pulls its weight every single time.

Why I Call It a Luxury Worth Keeping

Part of our home reset journey has been about removing what we don’t use and keeping only what genuinely supports our daily life. That philosophy extends into the kitchen too. This appliance does three things well: it grills, it toasts sandwiches, and it makes waffles. Three interchangeable non-stick plates mean I’m not storing three separate appliances.

That is the kind of intentional choice that creates breathing room at home.

The plates swap out easily. Clean-up is simple. The non-stick surface actually works. Those things matter when you want your kitchen to feel calm and functional rather than cluttered and chaotic.

What I Use It For

We reach for the grill plates most often. Quick, easy, and perfect for our way of eating. But when I want something a little different, the waffle plates come out and it genuinely feels like a treat.

It heats up fast. The indicator lights are clear. There is no guessing involved. For someone who wants simple, functional kitchen tools, this delivers.

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